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Air Force Missileers The Quarterly Newsletter of the Association of Air Force Missileers Volume 26, Number 2 “Advocates for Missileers” June 2018 Welcome to the 90 MW 1 Cheyenne in October 2 The Missile Badge - 60 Years 3 New Series - My Journey in Missiles 5 Quebec-01 Update 11 Ohio History Day Winners, MiMi Fees 12 Hastings UFO Update, A Word From AAFM 13 Taps for Missileers, Book Review, RV Update, Panel Request 14 New Members Page 15 Donations Pages 16 Member Application Inside Back Cover Reunions and Meetings Back Cover 2018 National Meeting Registration - Inside Front Cover The Mission of the Association of Air Force Missileers - - Preserving the Heritage of Air Force Missiles and the people involved with them - Recognizing Outstanding Missileers - Keeping Missileers Informed - Encouraging Meetings and Reunions - Providing a Central Point of Contact for Missileers AAFM Thirteenth National Meeting, Cheyenne, WY, 9-14 October 2018 Celebrating the 25th Anniversary for AAFM Register On-Line, and use a Credit Card, at http://afmissileers.org on the Reunions and Meetings Page Registration - You must register using the form below no later than 8 September 2018. SORRY - NO WALK-INS Reservations - Make your hotel reservations directly with the Little America Hotel, and ensure you say you are with Air Force Missileers. Rate is $93, including breakfast for two each morning. You must make reservations before 5 September 2018. Call 307-775-8400 or 800-235-6396. Not Staying at the Hotel? - If you are staying in a motor home, other hotel or with friends, or live in the area, you can attend any or all of the events. Complete the reservation form for the events you would like to attend. Hospitality Suite - Open every day when no other activities are scheduled, with snacks and refreshments. Registration fee covers suite operation and mementos. Attire - Casual dress for all events. Banquet business casual (open collar shirts, coats optional, no jeans) Refunds - Registration fees can only be refunded if you cancel by 1 September 2018. Inform us immediately if you have to cancel. Special Needs - Let us know of any special diet needs, handicapped access, etc. Schedule of Events - Tuesday, 9 October - 0830 - AAFM Board of Directors Meeting and Dinner Wednesday, 10 October - 1300 - Registration, Hospitality Suite open 1800 - Welcome Reception - Stand up buffet and pay as you go bar, $29 per person. Thursday, 11 October 0700 - Breakfast (included in room rate) 0830 - Depart hotel for tour of FE Warren AFB - lunch on base - $37 for bus and Santa Maria BBQ lunch. 1800 - Dinner at the hotel, Italian Buffet - $30 per person. Friday, 12 October 0700 - Breakfast (included in room rate) 0830 - Depart hotel for Tour of Cheyenne attractions, including Old West Museum, Botanic Gardens, Terry Bison Ranch and the Depot Museum, lunch at the Depot Museum. Return to hotel at 1630, $60 per person. 1800 - Dinner at the hotel - Western Buffet - $30 per person Saturday, 13 October 0700 - Breakfast (included in room rate) 0900 - General Membership Meeting 1100 - Board of Directors meeting - open to all. Lunch on your own. 1200 - Optional Tour - $25 per person - Q-01 Missile Alert Facility State Museum, and 3901 SMES Reunion Meeting at hotel. 1800 - AAFM Banquet with featured speaker and special program. - $37 per person, choice of prime rib or chicken Sunday, 14 October 0700 - Breakfast (included in room rate), Depart hotel Registration Form - 2018 National Meeting Mail with check to AAFM, PO Box 5693, Breckenridge, CO 80424 Number Amount Name______________________________________ Registration fee - $15 each _____ _______ Address____________________________________ Reception Buffet - $29 each _____ _______ City, State, Zip_______________________________ Thursday Tour - $37 each _____ _______ Phone_____________ Number Attending________ Thursday dinner - $30 each _____ _______ Spouse/Guest Name___________________________ Friday Tour - $60 each _____ _______ Arrive_____________ Depart______________ Lunch - Ham_____ Chicken_____ Friday Dinner, $30 ______ ______ Special Requirements_________________________ Optional Saturday Tour - $25 ______ _______ (Enter names as preferred on name tags) Banquet - $37 each _____ ______ _________________________________________________ Prime Rib ____ Chicken____ 556 SMS Reunion ____ 3901 SMES Reunion ____ Total Amount ______________ For Base Tour For Active/Retired Military or spouse with ID card - Full name and SSN for each Member___________________________________ SSN _________________________________ Guest______________________________________ SSN ____________________________________ For those without active/retired ID cards, Full Name, State Driver’s License No and last four digits of SSN Member______________________________ DL No__________________State_______SSN Last Four_________DOB_____ Guest _________________________________DL No __________________State _______SSN Last Four _______DOB_____ 1 Air Force Missileers The Quarterly Newsletter of the Association of Air Force Missileers Volume 26, Number 2 “Advocates for Missileers” June 2018 Left, Col Stacy Jo Huser, Commander, 90 MW Right, the 90 MW Emblem Welcome to the 90th Missile Wing - By Col. Stacy Jo Huser, 90th Missile Wing Commander and AAFM Mbr No A2243 On behalf of the Mighty Ninety, I would like to welcome the Association of Air Force Missileers to F. E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), home of the missileer! The Mighty Ninety is tasked with completing one of the highest priority missions in the Department of Defense: Defend America with the world’s premier combat-ready intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) force. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to host you and look forward to showcasing our ICBM mission to you on Thursday, 11 October! F. E. Warren AFB boasts a rich history spanning over 150 years, providing the front line of defense for America and its allies. Cheyenne and the base were both established in 1867 to help ensure the progress of the transcontinental railroad. Originally named Fort D. A. Russell, the name of the base changed in 1930 to Fort Francis E. Warren to honor Wyoming’s territorial governor, first state senator, and American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient. In 1949, the fort became a base and was renamed Francis E. Warren AFB. Warren has the distinction of being the Air Force’s oldest continuously active installation. The base and the community thrive in a spirit of friendship and cooperation built over these past 150 years. During the early years of the post, more than 220 red brick buildings were constructed. Many of the early brick buildings were stables that housed nearly 20,000 horses and mules. All of these brick buildings remain in use today. The base maintains the historic exterior of each building with appropriate interior modifications for today’s living and working environment. Because of the lasting integrity of the base’s historic architecture and setting, the central core of the base was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 and the base was designated a National Historic Landmark. In 1958, Warren housed 24 Atlas missile sites under Strategic Air Command (SAC). While it was not the first designated missile wing, Warren became the first fully operational missile wing in the command. In 1960, the 564th Strategic Missile Squadron (SMS) was declared the first fully operational ICBM squadron. These firsts have given Warren the title “Home of the Missileer”. Only two years later, the new Minuteman replaced the Atlas, and on 1 July 1963, the 90th Strategic Missile Wing (SMW) was activated. During the early 1970s, the SAC ICBM Force Modernization Program began replacing Minuteman I with Minuteman III missiles. In November 1973, the 400 SMS marked the transition by becoming the first all Minuteman III squadron at Warren. The 90 SMW was selected to base the Peacekeeper missile in 1975. Warren was home to the Peacekeeper missile from 1986 to 2005, when deactivation was completed. Today, the Mighty Ninety operates approximately 150 Minuteman III launch facilities on full alert 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. These missiles are deployed over a 9,600 square-mile area spread across three states: eastern 2 Surveillance and Reconnaissance), and casualty evacuation. AAFM Newsletter They also provide airlift for Tactical Response Forces Volume 26, Number 2 June 2018 for ICBM launch facility denial, recapture and convoy Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. The operations. base also hosts 20th Air Force (20 AF), whose mission is to During your visit, your tour will stop by the Air prepare the Nation’s ICBM force to execute safe, secure, and Force’s ICBM Heritage Museum, giving you a closer look at effective nuclear strike operations and support worldwide our proud ICBM history. The museum is housed in the first Combatant Command requirements. The base employs permanent hospital built on base, which is the oldest non- about 3,300 military and 900 civilian employees; with the house building and one of several hundred buildings listed wing employing about 3,600 of those personnel. Family on the National Register. Exhibits also offer a unique look members add about 5,500 people to the local population. at how our base has grown and changed over the years. A About 5,000 military retirees reside in the area as well. collection of unique items are available at the gift shop for Our Mighty Ninety missileers fall under the 90th purchase. Operations Group, which has command and control of all It is an honor to
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